Get rich or die vlogging: The sad economics of internet fame

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:50:09 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

"The disconnect between internet fame and financial security is hard to
comprehend for both creators and fans. But it’s the crux of many
mid-level web personalities’ lives."

Excellent article. Plenty of famous people are not wealthy, and the
demands of the fans are often unreasonable.

"Authenticity is valued, but in small doses: YouTubers are allowed to
have struggled in the past tense, because overcoming makes us brave and
relatable. But we can’t be struggling now or we’re labeled “whiners.”"